St Oswald's Church, Durham

Name: St Oswald's Church
Address: Durham, United Kingdom

#21 among attractions in Durham

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St Oswald's Church is a Church of England parish church in Durham, County Durham. The church is a grade II* listed building and it dates from the 12th century. ()

Coordinates: 54°46'20"N, 1°34'18"W

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Durham United Kingdom

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St Oswald's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, Prebends Bridge, Durham University Museum of Archaeology.

~1080 ftW
Iconic, vaulted Romanesque building
Durham Cathedral, Durham
6 min walk • Durham Cathedral is a majestic piece of architecture that dominates the skyline of the historic city of Durham in the northeast of England. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, officially known as the Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of...
~1430 ftNW
, Historical place, Architecture
Durham Castle, Durham
7 min walk • Durham Castle is a Norman castle in the city of Durham, England, which has been occupied since 1837 by University College, Durham after its previous role as the residence of the Bishops of Durham.
~1650 ftW
Bridge
Prebends Bridge, Durham
8 min walk • Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet bridges, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the centre of Durham, England, that cross the River Wear.
~1410 ftW
Museum
Durham University Museum of Archaeology, Durham
7 min walk • The Museum of Archaeology, founded in 1833, is a museum of the University of Durham in England. The museum has collections ranging from the prehistoric, Ancient Greece, Roman to Medieval.
0.4 miNW
City hall
Durham Town Hall, Durham
10 min walk • Durham Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place, Durham, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1420 ftN
Bridge
Elvet Bridge, Durham
7 min walk • Elvet Bridge is a medieval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear in the city of Durham, in County Durham, England. It links the peninsula in central Durham and the Elvet area of the city, and is a Grade I listed building.
~1920 ftNW
Bridge
Framwellgate Bridge, Durham
10 min walk • Framwellgate Bridge is a mediaeval masonry arch bridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1000 ftNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Cuthbert's Church, Durham
5 min walk • St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits. It is also the home of the Durham University Catholic Chaplaincy and Catholic Society.
~970 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Assembly Rooms Theatre, Durham
5 min walk • The Assembly Rooms Theatre is a historic 220-seat proscenium arch theatre located in the centre of Durham. During term time, it primarily hosts the work of Durham Student Theatre's 27 resident companies, and also presents the work of external and touring companies at other points in the year.
~760 ftNW
Museum, Visitor center
Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham
4 min walk • Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is a museum in Durham, England. It details the history of the City of Durham from medieval times to the present day.
~410 ftNW
Bridge
Kingsgate Bridge, Durham
2 min walk • Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the River Wear, in Durham, England. It is a Grade I listed building. It was personally designed in 1963 by Ove Arup, the last structure he ever designed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Oswald's Church?

Nearby attractions include Kingsgate Bridge, Durham (2 min walk), St Chad's College, Durham (3 min walk), Durham Museum and Heritage Centre, Durham (4 min walk), Cranmer Hall, Durham (4 min walk).

How to get to St Oswald's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Oswald's Church:

Bus

St. Oswalds Church • Lines: 56 (1 min walk)
New Elvet • Lines: X12 (5 min walk)

Train

Durham (17 min walk)